Improper Stop on I-64 Causes Saint Charles County Missouri Crash
Two Missourians were involved in Saint Charles County Missouri personal injury accident on an exit ramp of I-64. Susan L. Morrow of St. Peters, Missouri stopped improperly on the I-64 exit ramp to Highway K in a 2008 Mazda 3. A 2008 Nissan Rogue crashed into the rear of the Mazda. The Nissan was driven by Rebecca S. Tiek.
Both Morrow and Tiek were injured in the accident. Tiek was taken to Progress West by St. Charles County Ambulance. St. Charles County Ambulance transported Morrow to Mercy Medical Center.
MSHP’s crash reports create an effective record of important details concerning a traffic accident. The crash report will specify the drivers involved, the vehicles involved, and the people who suffered personal injuries. If a lawsuit is not filed until a while after the accident occurs, having a written record about the crash is useful. Memories about the accident may fade before the statute of limitations tolls completely. Official copies of the crash report can be obtained from the MSHP. The MSHP posts unofficial, preliminary crash reports online for 29 days.
The crash report will also include a summary of the accident. Occasionally, a MSHP officer will indicate that a particular party is at fault for the accident. For example, the officer who prepared the crash report for the above accident stated that Morrow made an improper stop. The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) makes crash reports available online.
Crash reports are very useful in car accident lawsuits. Crash reports are not conclusive evidence of negligence, but they leave a strong impression. MSHP officers are well-trained and experienced with traffic accidents on Missouri’s highways. If a MSHP officer believes one party made an improper turn, the court will be inclined to agree.
Saint Charles County Missouri personal injury lawyers expertly use crash reports to support the cases of their clients. If the officer’s description of the accident coincides with the testimony of an independent accident reconstruction specialist, the crash report becomes strong evidence in court. If you were involved in a car accident and wonder how the crash report will affect your ability to recover compensation, please contact our firm. Our firm provides free legal consultations to accident victims.
